Reading

We will discuss two very short stories: Ursula Le Guin's ["The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"](https://files.libcom.org/files/ursula-k-le-guin-the-ones-who-walk-away-from-omelas.pdf) and Franz Kafka's ["Before the Law"](https://www.kafka-online.info/before-the-law.html) which together make up about 7 pages of reading. The first is often interpreted as an exploration of utilitarianism, which we can use to explore ideas of morality together as we examine Le Guin's memorable description of an apparently perfect society with one major flaw. The second is Kafka's short and strange parable about a man who wants access to the law; it is a work which explores ideas of power and authority. We will meet at L'Objet Trouvé near the Veletržní Palác. I look forward to seeing you there! If you want to help support these literary reading events, you can make a donation of any amount here: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QIBGIY6Y

Are you learning English as a second language and looking for a chance to practice? Join our **English Conversation Club**! We create a friendly atmosphere with **games and activities** designed to help you improve your conversational skills. Our goal is simple: **leave each session with new words and more confidence speaking English!** **Details:** * **Cost:** Free (bring some money to buy a drink at Tichá Kavárna) * **Frequency:** Meets regularly based on attendance * **Who:** Anyone studying or practicing English **Things to know:** Tichá Kavárna is a social enterprise café that creates jobs for the deaf community and connects the hearing and deaf worlds. Guests can order in sign language or simply point to the menu, making communication easy. Profits support services for the deaf and the café’s development. This event is sponsored by the church **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/). We believe in helping others with practical needs—like learning English—while we live lives that reflect Jesus. At the end of each session, we’ll offer an open invitation for anyone interested in exploring faith, reading the Bible, or learning more about Jesus. **Participation in religious activities is completely optional.** We will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings.

How do different sectors turn data into real decisions? What can pharma, banking, consulting, telecom, and academia learn from each other when working with data? This meetup brings together data practitioners from multiple industries to share **practical examples** of how data is used in real-world decision-making — from regulated environments to large-scale commercial settings. to exchange experiences, get inspired, and meet people solving similar data problems. **Why you should attend?** * Cross‑sector examples of data-driven decision making * Practical ideas you can apply in your own work * A better overview of common data challenges * New contacts from industry and academia **When:** May 12, 17:30–20:00 **Where:** MSD Auditorium **Program:** **17:30 – 18:00** Registration & coffee **18:00 – 18:10** Welcome **18:10 – 19:00** Lightning talks (10 min each) * Pharma — Čeněk Polívka, MSD * Banking — Jiří Kacerovský, Komerční banka * Consulting — Martin Matějka, KPMG * Telecom — Adéla Račková, T‑Mobile **19:00 – 19:40** Panel discussion (moderated by Ota Novotný, VŠE) **19:40 – 20:00** Networking See you there! Please note: photos and/or short videos may be taken during this event for use in our promotional and marketing materials (website, social media, newsletters, etc.). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an organizer know when you arrive and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

\~FREE EVENT\~ Meet Locals & internationals People Every Tuesday & Make New Friends🙂 For introverts and shy people (we all are sometimes), we have ice-breaking games and more... so feel free to come by. Everyone is invited to enjoy amazing Cocktails in 135kc only🍸 Beer in 49 kc 🥂🍻 It is organized after our Biggest Event in Central Europe with 234 people in a single event. 🙂 📍LOCATION TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Prague, Czech Republic (Nearest tram stop- Hellichova & Ujezd) ❓Questions❓ Follow & write to https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/ *** \~AKCE ZDARMA\~ Každé úterý se seznamte s místními a mezinárodními lidmi a najděte si nové přátele🙂 Pro introverty a stydlivé lidi (všichni jsme někdy) máme hry na lámání ledu a další... tak neváhejte a přijďte. Všichni jsou zváni k vychutnání úžasných koktejlů jen za 135 kč🍸 Pivo za 49 kč 🥂🍻 Je pořádána po naší největší akci ve střední Evropě s 234 lidmi na jediné akci. 🙂 📍 POLOHA TEQUILA TALES BAR & MUSIC CLUB Újezd 409/19, 118 00 Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha, Česká republika (nejbližší tramvajová zastávka- Hellichova & Újezd) ❓Otázky❓ Sledujte a pište https://www.instagram.com/tequilatales_prg/

Ahoj! Want to work on your Czech in a fun and playful way? Come join us to practice together! ➡️Can't make it at this time? No problem, join in when you can. Not available this time? Don't worry, we organise events regularly, so make sure to follow our page to stay updated! ℹ️The bar is underground and a bit hidden. If you are not able to find it, send a message and we will help you. ➡️ Mixed levels You don’t need to worry about your level of Czech, given that you already have some basic familiarity with the language. We will provide guidance throughout the event adapted to different levels, so anyone who wants to learn can easily participate. You are also welcome just to listen, it can be very helpful! This is a unique learning experience as well as a way to find like-minded language enthusiasts over a cup of coffee or a beer. ➡️For organisational reasons we ask to send us a message if you plan to join or to put yourself on going. In order to guaranty qualitative learning for everyone present we will limit the inscriptions if we are getting too full. ➡️Price: For you to decide! We accept donations to make sure we can continue organising regular events. Looking forward to meet you! 🤓

Who can attend this meetup: The tour is an introduction to Prague and is mainly for expats and visitors to our city but everybody who would like to join is invited. ***Important***, please also fill in the booking form on our [website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) if you are planning to come (otherwise we will not expect you). Description: Meet us by the Powder Tower, the historical gate to the Old Town and starting point of the Royal Route. Then have an educative walk through the narrow and picturesque streets of the historical center of Prague. Enjoy the unique diversity of architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau. See some of the most interesting sites and get to know fascinating facts and legends of the 1000-year old capital of Bohemia. End the tour at the riverside 5 minutes away from the Charles Bridge, from which you can continue the tour on your own (or again with us) towards Malá Strana or Prague Castle. ====== Meeting point: We will be standing by the Powder Tower at the side of the Namestí Republiky square with a green umbrella in hand :) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/tzqKpZ2945S2 Price: there is no fixed price, you will be able to decide yourself how much you value the tour. If you don't know how much is best (and can afford it) we recommend 200Kč, but it really depends on you how much you contribute. Join us also on our [Facebook profile](https://www.facebook.com/freewalkingtoursprague/) :) and if you are travelling to other cities check out our friends at the [Free Tour Community website](https://freetourcommunity.com/). For any questions, please contact us at info@freewalkingtourprague.eu. Unfortunately, the meetup application does not always send us phone notifications. Reminder - only people who booked on our [official free walking tour website](https://freewalkingtourprague.eu/en/schedule) can join the tour and if the tour shows fully booked on the website it means there are no free spots. The meetup list doesn't count in this case. We look forward to meeting you, Michal, Amanda, Lana, Iva & Chris

**Ochutnávka japonského čaje s Rishe Tea a Live Talk s fotografem v Peak Design Prague Store** Zveme tě na klidné zastavení uprostřed města. Přijď ochutnat výběrové japonské čaje od **@rishe_tea** — čaje pocházející od organických farmářů z Japonska, kde se kvalita, původ a poctivé zpracování berou opravdu vážně. Zveme vás na **Live Talk s Honzou Musilem o knize Umění čínských mečířů**. Povídat si budeme o tom, jak vyfotit nádhernou ruční řemeslnou práci a proč Honzu meče tolik uchvátily. Kniha a několik mečů budou na místě k vidění a užít si večer v inspirativní atmosféře.

Join us for a fun creative evening where you will write a brand new story in 40 minutes (based on creative writing prompts). Unlock your creativity! Play with plots and words! Share your story and get feedback from new friends. Entry fee: 150czk if you book in advance (mark yourself as going in this event or on our Facebook event), 200czk for walk-ins, 100czk for those with a Scribbles Loyalty card. QR Code bank payment or cash accepted. Bring your own writing materials. All writers welcome!! Subscribe to the the Prague Literary Calendar as well for more events! (Note: This event is advertised in multiple locations. This means the number of attendees visible on the Meetup event may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To ensure you have a place in the event, RSVP early. If you cannot attend, let us know as soon as possible as saying you will go and not going can negatively impact the writing experience of other attendees).

Filozofování o životě a o všem ostatním pro všechny, bez vstupného a bez přihlášky: Co si přejete, s čím si lámete hlavu, co Vás nenechá spát, o čem dumáte, o čem sníte, co Vám vrtá hlavou, čeho se bojíte, na co vzpomínáte, o čem přemýšlíte? Nenechte tyto věci jen pro sebe, zkuste rozhovor s jinými lidmi. U nás nejde jen o to, si popovídat, o to taky, ale to máte i jinde. U našeho stolu se pokusíme, spolu *filozofovat*. Nejdříve se dohodneme, jaké téma budeme diskutovat, a pak se do toho pustíme, budeme přemýšlet, rozmýšlet, promýšlet a zamýšlet se, až se nám z toho bude točit hlava, přitom nám budou podporou filozofové všech věků, abychom jí neztratili, tu hlavu. Ani byste nevěřili, jak filozofie může být osvěžující…

Want to experience an urban farm on one of Prague’s river islands as we head into spring? Or just join a group of community motivated individuals and spend your Sunday in nature? Then come along on Sunday for an afternoon with Metrofarm to work on their farm on cizarsky ostrov! Make sure to wear something suitable for the weather, comfortable, that you won’t mind getting dirty, bring gloves if you have them - we have spares, and a water bottle. If you have any questions, contact Julia +420 737 890 656 or Wendy +420 731 873 300

**„Květnový sraz, kde se řeší novinky i přístupnost s Claude Code!"** Jaro je v plném proudu a my se opět scházíme v pivovaru Lajka. Tentokrát na vás čekají čerstvé novinky ze světa frontendu a přednáška o tom, jak propojit Obsidian s Claude Code pro web accessibility. Vezměte dobrou náladu a přijďte! **Budeme se scházet postupně od 18:00 a od 18:30 máme na programu:** * 📰 Nowwwinky – Tomáš Kout * ♿ Obsidian + Claude Code = web accessibility **–** Petr Koláček * 🎲 Risk{f}uj! **Nowwwinky 📰 – Tomáš Kout** Co je nového ve světě frontendu? Tomáš pro vás jako vždy vybral to nejzajímavější, co se od posledního srazu událo. **Obsidian + Claude Code = web accessibility 👩🏽‍🦯 – Petr Koláček** Díky AI můžeme dnes poměrně lehce překonávat technologické bariéry a stavět aplikace, které bychom dříve sami nesvedli. Je to ale vždycky potřeba? Nejdeme často s kanónem na vrabce? Jak postavit nástroj, který nám pomůže s webovou přístupností pouze pomocí aplikací a služeb, které máme dávno k dispozici. *Petr je frontendový vývojář s více než 20letou praxí. Dlouhodobě se specializuje na CSS, webové UI, tvorbu design systémů a v posledních letech i na webovou přístupnost.* **„Risk{f}uj!" 🎲** Čeká nás další kolo oblíbené vědomostní soutěže na frontendová témata. Sestavte si tým a porovnejte svoje znalosti s ostatními soutěžícími. Těšíme se na vás v pivovaru! 🍻✨

Join **RSP Adventure** for an exclusive day trip into the heart of the breathtaking Moravian Karst, the largest and most important karst region in the country, located just north of Brno. Our journey takes us to the spectacular Punkevní Jeskyně, hidden within the canyon of Pustý Žleb and among the most famous subterranean wonders of Central Europe. The experience begins with a guided walk through impressive limestone corridors adorned with dramatic stalactites and vast underground chambers. The footpath is followed by a unique motorboat ride along the underground Punkva River, including a visit to the magnificent Masaryk's Dome—one of the most beautiful caves of the Moravian Karst. This is more than a tour; it’s an unforgettable journey beneath the surface into one of the Czech Republic’s greatest natural treasures. ***Limited places available.*** **Tour Highlights :** • Professional and friendly guide • Hassle-free day trip to Punkva Caves (private bus from Prague) • Entrance to the Punkva Caves • Boat trip along the subterranean Punkva River • Cathedrals of stalagmites and stalactites • Visit the bottom of Macocha Abyss • Entrance to the Balcarka Caves • Entrance to the Kateřinska Caves • Visit the devil's bridge You can pay for the trip via: • Bank transfer: 7392420507/6363 • Revolut: @augustetqc • Wise: @agustind162 **More information at :** [https://www.facebook.com/events/1612053600006717](https://www.facebook.com/events/1612053600006717)

Join **RSP Adventures** for an unforgettable day trip through Prachovské Skály, once part of the historic Golden Path, and the charming town of Jičín. The famed Prachov Rocks form a spectacular rock town in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise. Our walk will lead us through narrow ravines, winding gullies, dramatic gorges, and along the tops of sandstone formations with stunning lookout points and hidden alcoves. Our trip begins in Jičín, where we can visit the Milohlídka–Čeřovka Lookout Tower, walk along the scenic Libosad Linden Alley, explore the Baroque chateau (now a museum), and admire the Church of Saint James the Greater. Distance : 10km (about 6 hours) Difficulty Rating : Moderate to Moderately Strenuous 📍 Limited spots available – don’t miss out! **Tour Highlights:** • Professional and friendly guide • Hassle-free day trip to Prachov Rocks National Park • Transportation by air-conditioned bus • Discover the historic town of Jičín, the gateway to Bohemian Paradise • Entrance fee to the park. • Climb the Čeřovka Lookout Tower • Conquer the Bohemian Paradise Lookout • Explore the American Cavern • Walk along the Imperial Corridor • See the Leaning Tower • Vyhlídka Míru • Hlaholská Vyhlídka • Savor traditional cuisine at a charming local restaurant. You can pay for the trip via: • Bank transfer: 7392420507/6363 • Revolut: @augustetqc • Wise: @agustind162 **More information at :** https://www.facebook.com/events/26374077325576431/

\*\*\*\*\* We're meeting both in-person and virtually via Skype depending on the week. Contact Sonya Lano for more information if you want to join \*\*\*\*\* This is for anyone wanting feedback! We mostly focus on novels and longer works, but short stories are welcome, as well. You can submit anything you want feedback on in any genre. Current word limit for submissions is 4,000 words. Send your submissions by 13:30 the Thursday before the meeting (or we have a grace period during which you can submit a lower limit of 2,500 words if you submit by midnight Thursday evening). Also, if you don't have time to read through everyone's submissions, still join the meeting! We know that busy schedules don't always make finding reading time easy. To submit, use the Dropbox folder. If you don't have access to it, send sonyalakadosch@yahoo.com your e-mail address so I can add you. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! My number in case of any confusion the day of the meeting is 737 118 530 - or on Facebook: Sonya Lano (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano) DROPBOX INFO: * add new submissions for the next meeting in the " submissions" folder for the meeting date. Put your name at the beginning of the file name (for example: "Sonya Somewhere in the Dark") * When providing written feedback (not required, but deeply welcome), save the file as a separate document on your device, then mark your changes/ feedback in the saved file. After you're finished, put the file in the "Feedback" folder under the folder for the meeting date and then under the person the feedback is for (e.g. "For Sonya"). * The submissions folder will be replaced within a week after the meeting has taken place. Feedback will be deleted within 2 months after the meeting, so if you need it longer than that, make sure to copy it to your own disk.

We invite you to an engaging evening of wine, cheese and lively conversation around NYT Editor's Choice ***All The Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians,*** a bridge-burning, riotous memoir by Phil Elwood, a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media—from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now pulling back the curtain. **From Goodreads:** After nearly two decades in the Washington PR business, Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that’s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he’s been up to for the past twenty years—and it isn’t pretty. Elwood has worked for a murderer’s row of questionable clients, including Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar. In *All the Worst Humans*, Elwood unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun, and sold to the public—not shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career. This is a piercing look into the corridors of money, power, politics, and control, all told in Elwood’s disarmingly funny and entertaining voice. He recounts a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator’s son, plotting communications strategies against a terrorist organization in Western Africa, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator’s wife a glowing profile in Vogue on the same time the Arab Spring broke out. And he reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and ultimately cover for politicians, dictators, and spies—the industry-secret tactics that led to his rise as a political PR pro. Along the way, Phil walks the halls of the Capitol, rides in armored cars through Abuja, and watches his client lose his annual income at the roulette table. But as he moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all—until Elwood receives a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Elwood his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, Elwood decides to change his ways, and his clients, and to tell the full truth about who is the worst human. As always, please feel free to join even if you have not finished the book - no stress :-) All attendees are asked to please bring one of the following: 1. A bottle of wine 2. Cheese and Crackers 3. An alternate beverage or nosh of your choice Host will provide glasses, wine opener, plates & napkins. To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends. 📚 Exciting Updates for 2026 Book Club! 📚 Starting in January 2026, we’ll be implementing a new system for book recommendations that will make our reading selections even more collaborative and engaging! **Book Recommendations:** From January through October, members can submit book recommendations at each meeting, via email, text or Meetup DM. All suggestions will be added to a shared Google Sheet, which will include links to Goodreads and other pertinent information for each book. [LINK to 2027 BOOK LIST](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18AC_FH9bGGxyH6v7Rw36EvPtKtVl5e_N/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102804280893316002961&rtpof=true&sd=true) **Voting for 2027 Reads:** Our voting for next year’s book selections will take place during the November 2026 meeting. Members in attendance will have the opportunity to cast 12 votes for their favorite picks. If you’re unable to attend the November meeting, you can still participate! Simply submit 6 votes via email, text, or DM through Meetup before the start of the November meeting. **Announcement of Selections:** The chosen books for 2027 will be revealed at the end of the November meeting. We’re excited about this new process and can’t wait to see the amazing book recommendations you all have! 📖✨ PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO ATTEND WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. We ask that ALL folks honor their RSVP. If you are unable to attend after sending in a YES, please update your status so that others may join us. In the event you do not communicate and are a no-show, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding. If you are unable to join us in June, we hope you'll remain interested and join us for an evening in the future. Looking forward to wine & cheese with you soon - happy reading!

Join us for a discussion of ***The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders* by Sarah Aziza** Here's the summary: With the lucidity of a poet and the precision of a journalist, Sarah Aziza embarks on a quest to understand her family legacy, tracing three generations of diasporic Palestinians—from Gaza to the Midwest to New York City, and beyond In October 2019, Sarah Aziza, daughter and granddaughter of Gazan refugees, is hospitalized for an eating disorder. This brush with death becomes a rupture which brings both her personal and ancestral past into vivid presence. The hauntings begin in the hospital cafeteria, when a cup of apricot yogurt stirs the taste of Sarah's childhood, summoning the familiar voice of her deceased Palestinian grandmother. In the months following, as she responds to a series of ghostly dreams, Sarah unearths family secrets that force her to confront the ways her own trauma and anorexia echo generations of Palestinian displacement and erasure—and how her fight to recover builds on a century of defiant survival, and love. As silences break, heartbreak opens onto possibility. Sarah begins to grasp the ways her legacies echo and inform one another—through tragedy, and through love. She begins to resist the forces of assimilation, denial, and patriarchy, learning to assert herself in new ways that honor both her ancestors and herself. Weaving timelines, languages, and genres, The Hollow Half probes the contradictions and contingencies that create “history.” This stunning debut memoir ends in a cri de coeur for a world in which every body has a right to contain multitudes. **Let’s meet at Caboose Commons in Fairfax to enjoy some good discussion and meet new friends.**